Venetians protest cruise industry's presence by blocking ships' exit


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City residents’ flooded the port in small boats and lined the sidewalks to show their disdain of the cruise industry, which they believe is responsible for eroding the lagoon and diluting city culture.

[caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] Residents’ ongoing protests have successfully halted a project to extend the city pier. Photo by Tony Hisgett.[/caption] Protesters who want large c